Gambler allegedly kicked casino terminal to erase losing bets
Police say the gambler’s kicks triggered errors that voided losing bets while wins stood.
The hit
Macau police have arrested a 52-year-old mainland Chinese businessman accused of cheating a casino by kicking an electronic sic bo machine to void his losing bets. According to Judiciary Police spokesman Ho Ka Weng, the impact triggered an error that cancelled the round & refunded his stake, letting wins stand while losses were erased.
Why it matters
Police said this was the first time they had encountered this method of cheating in Macau. Casino surveillance staff grew suspicious after the machine repeatedly showed error signals & spotted the gambler kicking the cabinet on review of the footage.
The record
| Alleged scam date | 6 October, around 8:30pm, unnamed Macau peninsula casino |
|---|---|
| Alleged kicks | 6 times in one hour, according to police |
| Casino’s reported loss | At least HK$13,000 (US$1,670) |
| Cash seized by police | HK$3,500 (about US$450), believed proceeds |
What happens next
The gambler has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of fraudulent gambling. Investigators have not yet established his total alleged profit.
Sources: Macau Gambler Accused of Kicking Casino Machine to Erase Losing Bets
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